FSCS Distribution History & Yield
First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF · NasdaqGM
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.122 | $12.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Dec 24, 2026 (in 106 days) | Dec 29, 2026 | $0.122 | $12.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Mar 25, 2027 (in 197 days) | Mar 30, 2027 | $0.122 | $12.20 | Estimated |
| Thu, Jun 24, 2027 (in 288 days) | Jun 29, 2027 | $0.122 | $12.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from FSCS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.488 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 36 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much FSCS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,460 | $91,313 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 12,296 | $456,566 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 24,591 | $913,131 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.31%. $10,000 in FSCS would currently pay about $131 a year ($11 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
FSCS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2026 | Jun 30, 2026 | $0.122 | +29.8% |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 | $0.094 | -9.6% |
| Dec 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | $0.104 | +112.2% |
| Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 | $0.049 | -34.7% |
| Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 | $0.075 | +92.3% |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 | $0.039 | -64.2% |
| Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 31, 2024 | $0.109 | +55.7% |
| Sep 26, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | $0.07 | -55.7% |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Jun 28, 2024 | $0.158 | +163.3% |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Mar 28, 2024 | $0.06 | -67.6% |
| Dec 22, 2023 | Dec 29, 2023 | $0.185 | +213.6% |
| Sep 22, 2023 | Sep 29, 2023 | $0.059 | -54.6% |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 | $0.13 | +54.8% |
| Mar 24, 2023 | Mar 31, 2023 | $0.084 | -62.5% |
| Dec 23, 2022 | Dec 30, 2022 | $0.224 | +119.6% |
| Sep 23, 2022 | Sep 30, 2022 | $0.102 | +7.4% |
| Jun 24, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 | $0.095 | +120.9% |
| Mar 25, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 | $0.043 | -70.5% |
| Dec 23, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 | $0.146 | +84.8% |
| Sep 23, 2021 | Sep 30, 2021 | $0.079 | -8.1% |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 | $0.086 | +56.4% |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Mar 31, 2021 | $0.055 | -59.6% |
| Dec 24, 2020 | Dec 31, 2020 | $0.136 | +100.0% |
| Sep 24, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 | $0.068 | -4.2% |
Payout risk check
FSCS's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 54/100).
Its share price moved +0.3% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About First Trust SMID Capital Strength ETF
The fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any investment borrowings) in the securities that comprise the index. The index is designed to select dividend-paying securities issued by mid capitalization U.S. companies.
Fund family: First Trust. Category: Mid-Cap Blend. First distribution on our records: Sep 21, 2017. 36 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
FSCS distribution FAQ
When is FSCS's next ex-distribution date?
FSCS's next ex-distribution date is Sep 24, 2026 (in 15 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.122 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does FSCS pay distributions?
FSCS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.122 per share with an ex-date of Jun 25, 2026.
What is FSCS's distribution yield?
FSCS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.99%, based on $0.369 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $37.13. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.488 per share, is 1.31%.
How much does FSCS pay per share?
FSCS pays about $0.122 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.488 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $48.80 a year.
Has FSCS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 1.4% a year (+25.9% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, FSCS's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of FSCS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.31%, you would need about 2,460 shares of FSCS (roughly $91,313 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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